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American Studies 

Requirements for the Minor in American Studies

HIS 103 or 104   3hrs
ENG 238 or 239   3hrs
POL 211 or SCA 111  3hrs
 
Electives
Three courses from at least two of the following categories: 9hrs
  • Religion & History: REL 319, 322, HIS 332, 333, 335, 336, 348, 349, 350
  • English & Fine Arts: ENG 315*, 325*, 330*, 335*, 340*, 345*, 350*, 355*,  MUS 303, FAR 210*
  • Political Science, Sociology & Anthropology: POL 301, 304, 311, 315, 317, 319, 362, SCA 230*, 304*, 320*, 330*, 352*, 355*
Total hours required 18hrs

*When focused primarily on the United States. 

Students who major or minor in United States History, English, Political Science, and/or Sociology/Anthropology may enroll in this minor but they may not select elective courses from their major or minor departments. Students enrolled in the Washington Seminar and the Chicago Semester programs may apply, as appropriate, one of their off-campus courses to the electives, provided the course lies outside their major or minor.